Simplicity Official Manual for MFG Lawn Mowers: Operation and Zero-Turn Driving Practice
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Operation

Zero-Turn Driving Practice

Safety

The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive,

and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the

 

 

rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take

 

some practice.

Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates, travels, and steers — before you begin mowing —is absolutely essential to getting the most out of the Zero Turn rider.

 

Controls

Locate a smooth, flat area of your lawn — one with

 

 

 

 

plenty of room to maneuver. (Clear the area of objects,

 

 

people and animals before you begin.) Operate the unit at

 

 

mid-throttle during this practice session (ALWAYS operate

 

 

at full throttle when mowing), and turn slowly to prevent

 

 

tire slippage and damage to your lawn.

 

 

We suggest you begin with the Smooth Travel procedure

 

 

 

 

to the right, and then advance through the forward,

 

Operation

reverse, and turning maneuvers.

 

You must release the parking brake prior to moving the

 

 

 

 

control levers inward.

 

 

Basic Driving

 

 

 

Maintenance

 

Forward Travel Practice

 

 

 

 

Gradually move both ground speed control levers — evenly

 

 

FORWARD from neutral. Slow down and repeat.

 

 

NOTE: Straight forward travel takes practice. If necessary,

 

 

top speed can be balance-adjusted — see the Speed

 

 

Balancing Adjustment in the Adjustments section near the

 

 

back of this manual.

Troubleshooting

Forward

 

Travel

 

 

 

Specifications

 

 

 

Figure 8.

Forward Travel

 

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Smooth Travel

The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive.

The BEST method of handling the ground speed control levers is in three steps — as shown in Figure 7.

FIRST place your hands onto the levers as shown.

SECOND, to go forward gradually push the levers forward with your palms.

THIRD, to speed up move the levers farther forward. To slow down smoothly, slowly move the levers toward neutral.

Figure 7. Move Control Levers

Gradually

Reverse Travel Practice

LOOK DOWN & BEHIND, then gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly BACK from neutral. Slow down and repeat.

NOTE: Practice backing up for several minutes before attempting to do so near objects. The rider turns sharply in reverse as well as forward, and backing up straight takes practice.

Reverse

Travel

Figure 9. Reverse Travel

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Contents 30HP Zero-Turn Riders Mfg. No Description 5900763Date Purchased Table of Contents Read the Manual Operator SafetyOperating Safety ChildrenThrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Roll Bar UseOverhead Obstacles Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed AreasSpecifications SafetyControls Operation Troubleshooting Maintenance General OperationIgnition System Towed Equipment Ride-On UnitsEmissions Operating on steep slopes can be dangerousService & Maintenance Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Operational Warnings Roll Bar InstructionsInspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt Safety Controls Operation Safety DecalsSafety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks North American Safety IconsCE Models Features and ControlsIdentification Numbers CE Identification Tag MarkingsPTO Power Take Off Switch Safety Controls Operation MaintenanceTroubleshooting Parking BrakeSeat Adjustment Lever Ignition SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Throttle ControlOperation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Pushing the Rider by Hand Seat AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressures Tire PressureFoot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo Adjust Pedal Position Starting the Engine Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it toStopping the Rider Smooth Travel Zero-Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place TurningTo Lower the Roll Bar Specifications TroubleshootingRaise and Lower the Roll Bar To Raise the Roll BarHeight of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods Mulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions Attaching a TrailerProper Mulching How Much Grass to MulchMaintenance Schedule Regular MaintenanceCheck Rider / Mower for loose hardware Change Oil & Filter Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oilCheck Hydraulic Oil Level Change Hydraulic Oil FilterChange Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Oil LubricationGrease Lubricating the Front CastersInspecting the Mower Blades Safety Controls Operation Troubleshooting MaintenanceServicing The Mower Blades Never weld or straighten bent mower bladesReinstalling the Mower Blades SpecificationsCleaning the Battery and Cables Battery ChargingBattery Maintenance Keep open flames and sparks away from the batteryGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentChecking the Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementSpring loaded components can kick back causing injury Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load To adjust the upper mounting position Rear ShocksDeck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment Regular Maintenance Deck Lift SpringMower Belt Replacement To avoid damaging belts, do not pry belts over pulleysOperation Specifications Troubleshooting Maintenance TroubleshootingSafety Controls Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting the MowerOperation Maintenance Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsControls Operation SpecificationsTechnical Manuals HP Briggs & StrattonOperation Controls Safety This page Intentionally Blank Product Quick Specs Belts and Blades

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